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Book Tasting

Discover New Book "Flavors"
2024-11-05 15:00:00 2024-11-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Book Tasting "Taste" samples of various genres, learn how to place holds on a library computer or your personal device and get helpful tips and suggestions from a librarian. Essex Branch - Children's Area

Tuesday, November 05
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-05 15:00:00 2024-11-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Book Tasting "Taste" samples of various genres, learn how to place holds on a library computer or your personal device and get helpful tips and suggestions from a librarian. Essex Branch - Children's Area

Essex Branch

Children's Area

"Taste" samples of various genres, learn how to place holds on a library computer or your personal device and get helpful tips and suggestions from a librarian.

AGE GROUP: | Late Elementary (9-11 years) | Early Elementary (6 to 8 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning and Reading |

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Essex Branch
Phone: 410-887-0295
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

We're closed Monday October 13 due to CLOSED for Indigenous Peoples Day
Mon, Oct 13 Closed
(CLOSED for Indigenous Peoples Day)
Tue, Oct 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 Closed
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Event Guidelines
  • Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Notice of eight business days prior to the event is requested.
  • For youth and family programs, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming Events

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Mobile Career Center
Tue, Oct 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center. No appointment necessary. Times subject to change; please check availability in advance.
Open History Room
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's days of yore, research your family history or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to learn and create.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Community Outreach - Kennedy Krieger Institute
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Learn about Kennedy Krieger's Integrated Early Learning Center, an inclusive pre-K program.
Lawyers in the Library - Maryland Legal Aid
Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Maryland Legal Aid lawyers are on hand to offer free legal advice for eligible individuals.
Teen Time
Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens
Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Teen Study Hall
Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Meet with friends to do homework, study for exams or other school projects and enjoy snacks.
Teen Time
Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Homeschool LEGO Robotics
Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Quiet Study-Magazine Room
Build a movable creation!
Registration is now closed
Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table in one of our study rooms to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.
Practice English at the Library
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
LEGO Robotics
Tue, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Quiet Study-Magazine Room
Build a movable creation!
Registration is now closed
Pikesville Chess Night
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us on the second Tuesday of every month. Players of all skill levels welcome. Space is limited; players are assigned to a match on a first-come, first-served basis.
Catonsville Book Club
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins. November's selection is Entitlement by Rumaan Alam.
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Stitch and Lit
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your fiber arts projects and chat about what you've been reading. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own supplies.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Cancelled
Public Benefits Assistance
Wed, Oct 15, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals. A Maryland Certified Navigator is also available to assist with Medicare and Medicaid questions and enrollment.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Oct 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
History Room Research Hours
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch - History Room
Visit the history room to view exhibits or research Catonsville's rich history. A librarian is available to assist you. For in-depth research, a My Librarian appointment is recommended.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Express your creativity with crafts and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities. Supplies provided.
Baltimore County Mobile Health Unit - Information Table
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Visit the Baltimore County Department of Health Mobile Truck for Narcan training, HIV and hepatitis C testing, syringe exchange, information about emerging infectious diseases and more.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Be Playful
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
Collage Time
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Make a collage of your favorite things.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Books and Conversation
Wed, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Enjoy sharing books that you have read and take away books suggestions that others recommend.
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Public Service Area
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Teen Time
Wed, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Wednesday Tween and Teen Time
Wed, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Create Your Own Pokémon
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Learn how to create your own competitive Pokémon and then battle each other and/or trade with one another. 
Relationship Safety 101 - For Teens and Parents
Wed, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Join us for a presentation from the Family Crisis Center on the issue of teen intimate partner violence (IPV): A form of abuse that occurs between adolescents in dating or romantic relationships.
Two Truths and a Lie - Separating Facts From Fiction
Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
In this series of three interactive workshops, learn about disinformation, its impact on your community and our democracy, and how to disrupt its spread.
Sit and Stitch Meetup
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive
Share your love of traditional needle arts or be introduced to something new. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring their projects to this learning and sharing evening.
Kin: Rooted in Hope Book Discussion - One Maryland One Book
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, this year's One Maryland One Book selection.
Board Game Night
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come out for a relaxing night of board gaming. We have chess, Scrabble, Uno and a variety of other games on hand.
Recording Studio Basics
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.
This event is full
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Strategic Plan Community Input Meeting
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Help shape the future of Baltimore County Public Library. Share your ideas and priorities to guide our new strategic plan. All community members are welcome to attend.
Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training 
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.
Be Crafty - Painted Taper Candles
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Explore your creative side. Supplies provided. Space is limited
This event is full
Music Meetup
Wed, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult
Calling all music lovers. Join us for a lively discussion about the songs we love.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Computers for Beginners - Introduction to the Internet
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
Learn computer basics and internet skills. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Pop-Up Cinema - Only in Theaters
Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
There has been a Laemmle in the movie theater business since the dawn of movies. Filmed over two years, this film chronicles the family's business struggles in today's world. (NR; 1 hour, 33 minutes)
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens
Thu, Oct 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Teen Creative Writing Group
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Workshop your writing projects with others, whether it is journaling, fanfiction or even school assignments. Teens are welcome to join to practice writing skills and get feedback.
Be Involved - Hygiene Kits
Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sollers Point Branch
Assemble hygiene kits for the community. This is an opportunity for middle and high school students to earn service-learning hours.
Gaming Hour
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Rescheduled
Pasta-Making Workshop
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Wednesday, October 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch
Chef Laurie Boucher presents a fun, hands-on Southern Italian pasta-making workshop. 
Songwriter Support Group
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
A roundtable discussion about songwriting led by Recording Studio Specialist Chris Freeland.
Sit and Stitch
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome.
Crochet for Beginners
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Discover the art of crochet in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the basic stitches and techniques to start your own projects. Materials provided.
Writing Group
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Whether you're an indie author, a sometime poet or a budding novelist, participate in this workshop for monthly discussion and practice. Bring out your best work to share in a supportive setting.
Perry Hall Book Club
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.
Strategic Plan Community Input Meeting
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Help shape the future of Baltimore County Public Library. Share your ideas and priorities to guide our new strategic plan. All community members are welcome to attend.
Thirsty Third Thursdays Book Club
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Indulge as we explore sizzling romance novels while sipping chilled mocktails. Join us for a lively discussion of Rules for Ghosting by Shelly Jay Shore.
Librarians Recommend - Find Your Next Great Read
Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Library staff talk about their latest and greatest reading and listening selections.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Oct 16, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language. 
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Sensory Story Time
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time.
Gamer Friday
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Baltimore County Workforce Development Mobile Career Center
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Stop by for a visit aboard the Baltimore County Workforce Development Mobile Unit to learn about their free resources for job seekers.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible
Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Blending amazing artifacts with humor and storytelling, Peter Wood has crafted a one-of-a-kind magic show experience that is guaranteed to surprise and delight. 
Sally Ride - Reach for the Stars
Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Celebrate MD STEM fest with Mary Ann Jung as she presents an interactive program all about America's first female astronaut.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore
Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Celebrate MD STEM fest by exploring the laws of attraction and repulsion through one of our very favorite forces -- electromagnetism.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive, and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
CCBC Information Table
Fri, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
See what you can be at CCBC. Explore over 300 academic and workforce training programs to help you further your career.
Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible
Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Blending amazing artifacts with humor and storytelling, Peter Wood has crafted a one-of-a-kind magic show experience that is guaranteed to surprise and delight.
Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore
Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Celebrate MD STEM fest by exploring the laws of attraction and repulsion through one of our very favorite forces -- electromagnetism.
Bingo Day
Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Play bingo and win prizes. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
Robot Mouse Coding
Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Program your robot mouse through mazes to find cheese.
Teen Time
Fri, Oct 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Teen Time
Fri, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Birding by the Branch
Sat, Oct 18, 9:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
A fall birding walk beginning and ending at the Reisterstown Branch, led by an expert from the Baltimore Bird Club. All levels of birding experience welcome.
Be Involved - Garden Crew
Sat, Oct 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Teens can earn service-learning hours for attending this program to assist in our community garden.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Cancelled
History Room Research Hours
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Visit the history room to view exhibits or research Catonsville's rich history. A librarian is available to assist you. For in-depth research, a My Librarian appointment is recommended.
Recording Studio Basics
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.
This event is full
LEGO Design Challenge
Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Drop in and test out your creative problem-solving skills by figuring out our monthly challenges.
Bamboo Hiking Sticks
Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Catonsville Branch - Children's Area
Join fellow nature enthusiasts for a creative and educational bamboo hiking sticks workshop.
Family and Friends Story Time
Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Early Explorers
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Join us each month for a delightful and educational program specially crafted for the youngest members of our community.
Color and Conversation - Exploring Beauty
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
A coloring program that provides a relaxing and inspiring gathering designed for women of all ages to come together and enjoy creativity, connection and conversation.  
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Point Branch - Study Room 1
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
A Celebration of Dance Cultures in Mexico - With Bailes de Mi Tierra 
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
The Baltimore-based Mexican folkdance group presents an interactive family program featuring regional dances and costumes from Mexico and Latin America.
Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Celebrate MD STEM fest by exploring the laws of attraction and repulsion through one of our very favorite forces -- electromagnetism.
Super Art Fight
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Super Art Fight is a live improvised art competition where artists compete for your approval by sketching random topics on a mural-sized canvas.
Decorate a Diwali Diya
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Decorate your own diya, a small lamp lit during Diwali celebrations. Supplies provided. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Love Is in the Air - A Queer Romance Panel
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Meet TJ Alexander, Andie Burke and Timothy Janovsky, authors spreading queer joy with three new romances--happy endings guaranteed.
Creepy Kids Cinema - The Dark Crystal
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of the Jim Henson 1982 classic, The Dark Crystal.
Halloween Paper Crafts
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Use crafting materials to create fun Halloween paper plate crafts. Materials provided.
Get Your Poetry On
Sat, Oct 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room Side A
Designed for those who enjoy reading and writing poetry, participants share and critically discuss each other's works in a supportive atmosphere.
Cancelled
Recording Studio Music Production 
Sat, Oct 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch
Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.
Paws to Read
Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
An inclusive story time that welcomes everyone of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgement-free story time followed by sensory play.
Be In Tune With Your Library - Harpist Jacqueline Pollauf
Sun, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Enjoy an afternoon of music with harpist, composer and arranger Jacqueline Pollauf, and award-winning performer and founder and director of the Baltimore Harp Camp.
Cancelled
Q&A With the Small Business Administration - One-on-One appointments With an SBA Representative
Mon, Oct 20, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Owings Mills Branch
Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Movie Monday
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Pam the Kindersinger
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Join Pam and Rascal for some autumn fun with singing, dancing and puppetry with ventriloquism. We will even pretend to go on a hayride and rake some leaves just for fun.
Craft Your Own Bookmark
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Design your own bookmark. Color in one of our designs or create your own with different materials. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Involved - Fall Garden Clean Up
Mon, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive
Earn service-learning hours getting the Hereford Branch Community Garden ready for the winter. Dress for getting dirty; program is weather permitting with a rain date of Saturday, October 25.
Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible
Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Blending amazing artifacts with humor and storytelling, Peter Wood has crafted a one-of-a-kind magic show experience that is guaranteed to surprise and delight.
Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore
Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Celebrate MD STEM fest by exploring the laws of attraction and repulsion through one of our very favorite forces -- electromagnetism. 
Creepy Kids Cinema - Labyrinth
Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of the David Bowie 1986 classic. (PG; 1 hour, 41 minutes)
Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens
Mon, Oct 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area
Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting in the study area. Supplies provided.
Teen Time
Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us every Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Children's Area
Younger customers build confidence in their reading skills by practicing their reading for teen volunteers.
Hispanic Heritage Month Story Time
Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. This week, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by reading books about Hispanic culture.
Essex NAMI Family Support Group
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
A free and confidential group for loved ones of people living with mental health conditions. No insurance required. See a staff member about registration or register at bit.ly/popupfsgsx.
Community Cosplay Showcase
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Wear your favorite library-appropriate crafted or purchased costume to join a showcase of cosplayers in the community.
Knitting Night
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Learn how to knit or just hang out with others in this stitch craft meetup. Start your first knitting pattern or bring your current project. Limited supplies are available. All levels welcome.
Plaster Pumpkin Painting
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Paint small plaster pumpkins to keep and use every spooky season. Materials are limited to the first 20 customers.
Crochet for Beginners
Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Enjoy an evening learning to crochet or bring your own crochet project to work on while you socialize.
This event is full
Strategic Plan Community Input Meeting
Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Help shape the future of Baltimore County Public Library. Share your ideas and priorities to guide our new strategic plan. All community members are welcome to attend.
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Writers Studio - Character Development 101
Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult
What makes a fictional character bad or good? What makes them compelling? Join us for a discussion on character development for writers of fiction.
Parkville-Carney Book Club
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Join us for a lively discussion of The Life Impossible by Matt Haig.
Estate Planning Legal Clinic
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Volunteer attorneys prepare free wills, advance medical directives and powers of attorney documents for income-eligible Baltimore County/City homeowners. Appointments required.
Stories and More - A Story and Craft Hour
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a story and craft. This month: The Color Monster by Anna Llenas.
Open History Room
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's days of yore, research your family history or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Computers for Beginners - Working With Files
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Learn computer basics while improving your mouse skills. Topics include identifying, opening, saving and modifying files. Limited space available; first come, first served.
Homeschool Meetup
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Connect with fellow homeschool families in this freeform program designed to promote community and information sharing.
Speaker Series - Living History Museum
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
University of Maryland's School of Nursing hosts Maryland's only museum dedicated to field of nursing. Join Curator Kirsten Hammerstrom to learn about the museum's interesting and unique artifacts.
Teen Time
Tue, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens
Tue, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Taste Test Throwdown
Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Taste test, rank and guess the flavor of popular snacks.
Smoking Cessation
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table on the public floor to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.
Anime Club
Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
DIY Spooky Rock Art
Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sollers Point Branch
Join us for some spookiness. Create your own spooky rock art by painting a spider, a pumpkin or even a ghost. Supplies provided.
Nature Club for Kids - Splendid Spiders
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Share your appreciation for nature with others. This month, we learn about spiders and make a spider craft. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Be Creative - October Paint Night
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Join us for a paint night and create a seasonal scene featuring a raven. Materials provided.
Anime Club for Teens
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
Silent Book Club
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Bring your own book and join other readers for a silent reading session, followed by an optional book discussion to share what you are reading. Snacks provided.
Third Tuesday Poker Club
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join your fellow players to play popular zero stakes or "non-monetary" poker-related card games. Participants should come knowing game basics. Observers welcome.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos - Ofrenda Nicho Box
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Create and decorate a paper shadow box and then fill it with special things to remind you of someone special.
Chess Club
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Public Computers
Join fellow chess enthusiasts for friendly, casual games in a welcoming environment.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Cancelled
Public Benefits Assistance
Wed, Oct 22, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals. A Maryland Certified Navigator is also available to assist with Medicare and Medicaid questions and enrollment.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 22, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Oct 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Playful
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play stations as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
History Room Research Hours
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch - History Room
Visit the history room to view exhibits or research Catonsville's rich history. A librarian is available to assist you. For in-depth research, a My Librarian appointment is recommended.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Express your creativity with crafts and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities. Supplies provided.
Toddler Tumble and Tinker Time
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they enjoy our passive play activities.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Move and Groove Story Time
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Enjoy a movement-themed story time, with songs, music and activities meant to get your preschooler moving.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games and more.
Be Playful
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
Dance Party
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Show off your best moves to family-friendly dance music.
Yoga for Beginners
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. This program can be modified for those wanting to use a chair. Yoga mat optional.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table
Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.
Teen Time
Wed, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Cancelled
Wednesday Tween and Teen Time
Wed, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Be Involved - Mount Zion Cemetery Cleanup
Wed, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Grab some friends (and some trash bags) and earn service-learning hours by helping us pick up trash at Mount Zion Cemetery. Weather permitting. Supplies provided.
Teen Time
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Practice English at the Library
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Adult Craft and Create - Upcycled Autumn Wreaths
Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Assemble an autumnal wreath using upcycled fabric scraps. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own scraps.
This event is full
Yoga in the Black Community - Healing Practices and Principles of Yoga
Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Hear from Charlene Marie Muhammad and Marilyn Peppers-Citizen, authors of Yoga in the Black Community, and participate in a chair yoga and mindfulness session.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Drop in for a Halloween-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Players new and old welcome. Materials provided.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Homeschool Meetup
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Join other homeschooling families in a space to swap materials and resources, network and socialize. STREAM activity provided for students.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Teen Gaming Tournament - Mario Kart 8
Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Bring your friends, make some new ones and hang out in our teen area. Play Mario Kart 8 and compete to win prizes.
Family and Friends Story Time - Celebrate Filipino American History Month
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. This week, celebrate Filipino American History Month by reading books about Filipino culture.
Name Change Legal Clinic With FreeState Justice 
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
FreeState Justice is offering a free legal name change clinic open to all Maryland residents.
Art Reception and Beginner Watercolor Workshop: Kas Rohm
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 3rd Floor
Join watercolor artist Kas Rohm for an art reception and beginner watercolor workshop. Light refreshments and art supplies provided while supplies last.
This event is full
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Be a Scam Buster
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Learn about current frauds and scams from those that try to separate you from your money. Avoid falling victim by discovering tips and resources on how to protect yourself.
Constellation Art
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Create a stellar work of art. Materials provided.
Paws to Read
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.
Towson Book Club
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home: A Welcome to Night Vale Novel by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor.
Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training  
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sollers Point Branch
This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.
Trivia Night
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Have fun and compete to win prizes with other trivia fans.
Books & Brews - The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Heavy Seas Taproom - Purple Lounge
Join us at the Heavy Seas Taproom and enjoy a cold beer and conversation.
Let's Talk About It - Culturally Responsive Mental Health Therapy
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Clinical psychologist Dr. Nakieta Lankster discusses current perceptions of mental well-being in BIPOC communities and the cultural factors that impact mental health services to those communities.
High School Battle of the Books - Information Session
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
This is a fun reading competition open to teens ages 13 to 19. Find out how to participate and explore the book list.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Oct 23, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language. 
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Totally Untidy Toddler Time
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses. A change of clothes is recommended.
Gamer Friday
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Chair Yoga for Beginners
Fri, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
A certified yoga Instructor guides you through yoga moves for a gentle stretch and strengthening of the body.
Teen Time
Fri, Oct 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Hands-on Computer Learning Hour
Fri, Oct 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Essex Branch - Public Computers
Learn how to use a computer, fix up your resume or create an email account. Stop by one of our learning stations where a dedicated librarian answers any of your computer questions.
Teen Time
Fri, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
3D Paper Pumpkin
Fri, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Make a cute pumpkin decoration to celebrate the season.
Teen After Hours
Fri, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Watch a movie, play games or hang out and have fun. Food provided. Contact branch for registration.
Teen After Hours - Halloween Party
Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch
After we close down the building, we reopen it just for teens with a fun Halloween party. Play video games, make Halloween crafts and enjoy treats and free pizza. Costumes are encouraged.
Teen After Hours - Library After Dark
Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch
Tonight the branch is open just for teens. Come in your Halloween costume, play games, hang out and have fun. Food provided.
Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join us in costume for a night of spooky fun.
Teen After Hours - Fright Night
Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
The library is yours for the night. Come for spooky scares, creepy fun and free food -- if you are brave enough. Teens only.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Oct 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Oct 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Paws to Read
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.
Sally Ride - Reach for the Stars
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Celebrate MD STEM fest with Mary Ann Jung as she presents an interactive program all about America's first female astronaut.  
Family and Friends Story Time
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Involved - Decorate Picture Frames
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Earn service-learning hours by decorating picture frames to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
Essex Fall Community Fair 
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
An exciting fair for everyone, offering a special spotlight on support for justice-involved individuals.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Point Branch - Study Room 1
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Name Change Legal Clinic With FreeState Justice
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
FreeState Justice is offering a free legal name change clinic open to all Maryland residents.
Kai Jackson Presents - Blackyard Grill and the Story of Jeffrey Wilbur James
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Join us for a lively presentation as Maryland journalist, TV news anchor and filmmaker Kai Jackson shares the story of Baltimore Marine Jeffrey Wilbur James.
Sally Ride - Reach for the Stars 
Sat, Oct 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Celebrate MD STEM fest with Mary Ann Jung as she presents an interactive program all about America's first female astronaut.   
Paws to Read
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
Reading to a therapy pet can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy pets.
Crafting at the Movies - Mini Pumpkin Painting
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Get into the spooky season by decorating a miniature paper-mâché pumpkin while you enjoy a screening of Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder.
Spooky Mini Golf
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Play nine holes of mini golf with a spooky twist -- if you dare.
Make a Candy Gobbler
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Decorate a goofy gobbler box to store Halloween candy or small objects. Supplies provided.
Fall Festival
Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Put on your favorite costume, bring a bag to collect goodies and join us for fall fun around the branch. 
Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore
Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Celebrate MD STEM fest by exploring the laws of attraction and repulsion through one of our very favorite forces -- electromagnetism.
Mobile Career Center
Mon, Oct 27, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center. No appointment necessary. Times subject to change; please check availability in advance.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Movie Monday
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
Baby Craft Time
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Join us for open-ended art projects as your little one explores different art materials in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Dress for a mess.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
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Mindful Breathing and Meditation
Mon, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch
This class is led by a certified instructor who guides you through calming breathwork and meditation in a peaceful space to release stress and invite clarity and relaxation.
Teen Time
Mon, Oct 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens
Mon, Oct 27, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area
Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting in the study area. Supplies provided.
Teen Time
Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
LifeWorks, Foster Care Agency
Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pikesville Branch
A representative from LifeWorks, a licensed child placement agency, is on hand to answer questions about foster parenting.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us every Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Create Your Own Pokémon 
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Learn how to create your own competitive Pokémon and then battle each other and/or trade with one another.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Children's Area
Younger customers build confidence in their reading skills by practicing their reading for teen volunteers.
Spooky Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Wear your spookiest outfit and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family. 
Author Visit With Yuyi Morales - Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Meet children's author Yuyi Morales as she discusses her award-winning picture books.
PokéMonday
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Calling trainers of all ages. Join us once a month for a variety of activities, including crafts, gaming and trading. Bring your own PokéGear and hang with other trainers.
BYOC Halloween Party
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Bring your own craft or art project, wear your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a Halloween-themed craft party.
LEGO Challenge - Spooky Edition
Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Calling all LEGO fans. Build your LEGO creations using spooky-themed prompts.
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Intermediate Microsoft Word
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Move beyond the basics and learn more about Microsoft Word. Further develop your Word skills to create a flyer using a template and learn about other Word features.
Small Business Counseling
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
Drop in and bring your questions to meet with an adviser from Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Open History Room
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's days of yore, research your family history or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.
Baltimore County Workforce Development Mobile Unit  - Small Business Workshop
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Meet with our Baltimore County Workforce Development's Mobile Unit Startup Business Acceleration Team (SBAT) to learn about the free services they offer.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
VA Homeless Outreach - Information Table
Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Drop-in hours where homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness can connect with a social worker who helps them access services available in the VA and the community.
Challenge Yourself - Herbs and Spices
Tue, Oct 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hereford Senior Center
Dr. Shauna Henley, Family & Consumer Sciences Senior Agent, University of Maryland Extension, presents Capture the Flowers: Herbs and Spices.
Teen Time
Tue, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens
Tue, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Teen Study Hall
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Meet with friends to do homework, study for exams or other school projects and enjoy snacks.
Teen Time
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Frankentoys
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch
Create spooky Frankentoys by piecing together parts of old toys. Materials provided. Offered during Teen Time.
Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table in one of our study rooms to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.
Practice English at the Library
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Knitting Introduction and Social
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Learn to knit and meet others who craft. Beginners are encouraged; all levels of experience welcome. Materials provided for free; first come, first served. Light refreshments available.
Wicked Stories - Witches, Witchcraft and Maryland's Past
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
It's spooky season, book lovers. Take a break from pumpkin spice everything for a chat about witches.
Author Visit With Yuyi Morales - Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Meet children's author Yuyi Morales as she discusses her award-winning picture books.
Owings Mills Book Club - One Maryland One Book
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, this year's One Maryland One Book selection.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Horror Movie Trivia Night 
Tue, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
You've spent years watching horror movies, now it's time to put your knowledge to the test.
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Public Benefits Assistance
Wed, Oct 29, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals. A Maryland Certified Navigator is also available to assist with Medicare and Medicaid questions and enrollment.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 29, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Oct 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
History Room Research Hours
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch - History Room
Visit the history room to view exhibits or research Catonsville's rich history. A librarian is available to assist you. For in-depth research, a My Librarian appointment is recommended.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Express your creativity with crafts and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities. Supplies provided.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Baby Rave - Monster Mash
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Hustle your little heart out at our party featuring Halloween-themed dance music.
BiblioBOO
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Dress up in your Halloween costume and dance, shake and sing your sillies out at this movement-based program. Older siblings welcome.
Be Playful
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
Spooky Craft
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Celebrate the spooky season by making a craft.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table
Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.
Free Community Flu Vaccination Clinic
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center provides flu vaccinations to anyone age 9 and up. Only standard dose trivalent vaccine offered.
Teen Time
Wed, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Wednesday Tween and Teen Time
Wed, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Teen Time
Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
We dive into Chickenpox by award-winning author and illustrator Remy Lai.
Pasta-Making Workshop
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Chef Laurie Boucher presents a fun, hands-on Southern Italian pasta-making workshop. 
Recording Studio Music Production
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.
Grim Readers Book Club
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Share the horror and suspense books keeping you up at night with others -- if you dare. Light refreshments served and a cursed gift box will be raffled.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Outlive the Odds and Build a Business to Last - Take Your Business From Surviving to Thriving
Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Learn the tools and strategies to help your business adapt in a changing market, identify how businesses fail early and how you can avoid common pitfalls.
Friends of the Perry Hall Library Annual Meeting
Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for a review of Friends' projects, business and events for the past year and the election of new board officers and members.
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